Aims and Scope

WSK Online is a dictionary e-resource covering all the major areas of linguistics and communication science. The dictionaries steer a course between semantic definition and comprehensive knowledge, combining the best of both approaches.

This e-resource offers:

Precise definitions

Thorough explanations

Synonyms and/or antonyms where applicable

Detailed bibliographic information

Hundreds of researchers from around the world have contributed to the WSK Online project, ensuring that the lexicographic output adheres to the most rigorous academic standards. All area editors are experts in their respective fields. The articles are in German (with English translations of the terms and definitions) or in English (with German translations of the terms and definitions).

More than 10,400 articles are already available with another 3,000 to be added annually. Further subject areas are in preparation. When finished, this unique project will contain some 20,000 entries. WSK Online is scheduled for completion in 2018.